Students will be required to take a total of five courses, at least four of which must be taken in Spanish. These may include courses at or above the intermediate level in Dialogues of Civilization at Northeastern University. A maximum of two courses of transfer credits, including transferable courses taken abroad, may count toward the five courses in the minor. Study abroad courses must be approved by the Spanish Program Coordinator prior to the semester abroad.
Required Culture Course
Students must take one of the following courses on campus. It may not be replaced by courses taken on Dialogue programs, through study abroad, or at another institution.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CLTR 1120 | Introduction to Languages, Literature, and Culture (Taught in English) | 4 |
| or SPNS 3101 | Advanced Spanish 1: Deconstructing Borders | |
| or SPNS 3102 | Advanced Spanish 2: Hispanic and Latinx Identity | |
Required Language Courses
Students may replace one or both of the following courses with electives if they successfully complete the language exam in the World Languages Center. See the electives list for options.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SPNS 2101 | Intermediate Spanish 1 | 4 |
| SPNS 2102 | Intermediate Spanish 2: Becoming a Global Citizen | 4 |
Electives
Complete two or more of the following to reach five total courses for the minor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Latin American Society and Development (Taught in English) | ||
| Cultural History of Spain (Taught in English) | ||
| Latin American Culture, History, and Politics (Taught in English) | ||
| Social Justice in Latin American and Latinx Film | ||
| New Narratives: Latin America after 1989 | ||
| Literature, Arts, and Poverty in Latin America | ||
| Culture, Politics, and Media in Spain (Taught in English) | ||
| Latin American Literature | ||
| Introduction to Latin American History (Taught in English) | ||
| Latino, Latin American, and Caribbean Studies (Taught in English) | ||
| Specialized Instruction in Spanish | ||
| Advanced Spanish 1: Deconstructing Borders | ||
| Advanced Spanish 2: Hispanic and Latinx Identity | ||
| Spanish for Global Professionals | ||
| Authentic Spanish Grammar | ||
| Exploring Spoken Spanish | ||
| Introduction to Spanish Linguistics | ||
| Special Topics in Spanish Linguistics | ||
| Special Topics in Spanish | ||
| Specialized Instruction in Spanish | ||
| Cultural Engagement: Dialogue of Civilizations |
Spanish Language Requirement
Students must take at least four of their courses in Spanish. These include all of the SPNS courses listed above, as well as CLTR 3240, CLTR 3715, CLTR 3720, and CLTR 4655.
GPA Requirement
2.000 GPA required in the minor